Budget 2026–27 Focuses on Women-Led Growth and Economic Empowerment: Anurag Singh

Himachal Pradesh, Feb 12: BJP MP and former Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur welcomed the Union Budget 2026–27, stating that it places strong emphasis on women’s socio-economic empowerment and gender-responsive development. He highlighted major allocations for women-centric schemes, including support for SHGs, housing, safety initiatives, and entrepreneurship programs such as Lakhpati Didi and SHE-MARTS. Thakur said the budget aims to strengthen women-led enterprises, expand education and hostel facilities for girls in STEM, and promote financial inclusion, livelihood opportunities and secure living conditions for women across the country.